Using AI in Banjar Language Learning for UPK Students as an Effort to Preserve the Banjar Language

Abstract

Preserving the Banjar language aims to maintain the continuity and preservation of the Banjar language so that it does not become extinct. Various strategies are implemented to ensurethat the Banjar language remains in use, is passed on to the younger generation, and becomes an integral part of the cultural identity of the Banjar people. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning the Banjar language is a response to the problems faced by the Banjar language. The aim of this research is to describe 1) the facts about the use of the Banjar language among UPK students), 2) what are the obstacles to preserving the Banjar language among UPK students, and 3 ) how to apply AI in learning Banjar language for UPK students. This research uses a descriptive approach and qualitative methods. Data sources are PBSI 1st semester students in 2024 and teaching lecturers.
Data collection techniques are documentation, observation, questionnaires and interviews. The results of the research illustrate 1) the fact that the use of Banjar language is that some UPK students in their daily lives are dominated by Indonesian language due to urbanization and lack of resources, 2) the obstacles to preservation are that Banjar language speakers are decreasing in use, it is difficult to find lecturers who are experts in Banjar language, and there is a lack of learning resources. , 3) the application of AI in Banjarese language learning for UPK students can take the form of Banjarese virtual assistants, machine translation, educational games, text and voice analysis, and online learning